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Femoral neuropathy from iliac muscle hematoma induced by oral anticoagulation therapy

Report of three cases with CT demonstration

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Three cases are reported of femoral neuropathy in patients receiving oral anticoagulants. After consideration of the pertinent anatomy, possible pathogenesis and CT demonstration, spontaneous hematoma of the iliac muscle is suggested as the cause of the femoral neuropathy.

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  1. Neurological Institute, Catholic University, Largo A. Gemelli 8, I-00168, Roma, Italy

    A. Uncini & P. Tonali

  2. Radiological Institutes, Catholic University, Largo A. Gemelli 8, I-00168, Rome, Italy

    P. Falappa & F. M. Danza

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  1. A. Uncini
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Uncini, A., Tonali, P., Falappa, P. et al. Femoral neuropathy from iliac muscle hematoma induced by oral anticoagulation therapy. J Neurol 226, 137–141 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00313442

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